All Over the Place, health

Yoga Mat, It’s a Metaphor

The yoga mat, on the floor It’s more than that, it’s a metaphor A way of life – Stic For the past three months I have surrounded myself with good vibes and good tribes; making every effort to avoid toxic people, music and food. To ensure my day is off to a productive start and… Continue reading Yoga Mat, It’s a Metaphor

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Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

Today is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. I am sending virtual hugs to all those who have lossed loved ones to suicide. My heart has been very heavy the past few months, which is why it was hard for me to particiate in the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and American Foundation for… Continue reading Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

All Over the Place, health

Control, Strengthen and Slow Down

GETTING READY FOR 2018 When the New Year arrives, I want to be the best version of myself.  In the past I would wait until January 1st to set goals and to heal my body from all that it endured the previous year. I'd eat all the holiday junk food for the month of November… Continue reading Control, Strengthen and Slow Down

All Over the Place

I’m Back – Me and My Kombucha

  That’s right, I am back! After my Equinox Cleanse and being still for a few weeks I can feel my old nurturing and creative-self resurfacing.  Y’all going to really like her! It’s as if a more evolved, more confident and grounded form of Kenya “aka” Afam is coming to the surface!  I can’t lie,… Continue reading I’m Back – Me and My Kombucha

Create

Me & Chef Beee Stirrin’ It Up

Chef Beee is one of my favorite Atlanta based chefs. Her white bean salad and vegan mousse are worth writing home about! Click here for some of her recipes. When she asked me to be a guest on her Facebook Live show I couldn't say no.  It was quite the honor! I probably had more… Continue reading Me & Chef Beee Stirrin’ It Up

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My Bedroom Makeover

Visit Apartment Therapy to read about my bedroom makeover! Nine years ago I purchased my condo and loved everything about it, except the carpet in the bedroom.  I despise carpet.  Hence, a few years ago I had the carpet replaced with laminate flooring.  That small change made such a big difference to the overall look… Continue reading My Bedroom Makeover

All Over the Place

The Equinox – Cleansing My Body & Soul

Geez, what a summer! Thank God Fall has arrived. It aint always a good thing to be "all over the place!" The timing of the Fall Equinox aligned nicely with my need to spiritually, mentally and physically cleanse.  My four day raw cleanse helped me prepare for the this new season of my life -… Continue reading The Equinox – Cleansing My Body & Soul

All Over the Place

End of an Era – My Fav Music Fests

When I think of summer, watermelon and music festivals come to mind, if I can experience both at the same time I am in heaven.  For years, House In the Park (HITP) and One Music Fest (OMF) were my festivals of choice. HITP was my favorite because I could bring my watermelon.  Of course I… Continue reading End of an Era – My Fav Music Fests

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Let’s Talk About Suicide

The pain and outrage in my father’s voice was something I had never heard before, he choked up the words to tell me my uncle Peter was gone. He had died by suicide.  This was August 2009.  Within a six month time-frame I experienced the loss of three family members, all men. One to gun… Continue reading Let’s Talk About Suicide

Travel

Car Camping – Take Me With You

This is a call to all those who “car” camp, take me with you! I have a tent, a headlamp, a wireless charger and a sleeping bag. That’s right, I have only the basics! The camping game has changed since I camped with my family over 30 years ago.  I have faint memories of camping… Continue reading Car Camping – Take Me With You